Maryland: The Prince GeorgeCounty Council adopted its 2012 budget last week, keeping taxes at FY11 levels and establishing County Executive Baker's $50 million Economic Investment initiative, which should include some nonprofit investments.

CASA de Maryland organized a protest calling for a moratorium on the Secure Communities program at the Arlington County Justice Center, according to the Ballston-Virginia Square Patch. Separately, CASA's plan to file court challenges, should a petition against the DREAM Act be successful, was mentioned in The Examiner.

Children's Law Center'sJudith Sandlow said "of the estimated 14-20% D.C. children who have mental health needs, the Department of Mental Health is only providing services for about 5% of them," according to the Washington Times.

The DC Alliance of Youth Advocates'Ram Uppuluri talked about the challenges that cuts to youth summer programs in the District, on WAMU 88.5. Reporter Kavitha Cardoza asks, 'is this a perfect storm?' Related OpEd in the Washington Informer: 10,000 District Youth Without Jobs, School in Heat of Summer: A Costly Formula

The Reznick Group'sDavid Reznick was honored by the National Association of Home Builders with the Daniel M. Grady Memorial Award, in recognition of his commitment to affordable housing, according to a press release.

Volunteers of America, Chesapeake's investment of $9,750 is transformed into a $72,000 position through their partnership with Volunteer Maryland, according to The Gazette. Russ Snyder says, "Normally, we would not be able to have a position like this. It's a great partnership. It helps us with their mission and Volunteer Maryland with theirs."